GARNERVILLE—A Catholic priest has been charged with using his parish’s American Express credit card for personal expenses, including online gambling.
Thomas Kreiser, 45, of Cinder Road has been charged with third degree grand larceny.
Prosecutors say over a three-month period from March to June, 2010, Kreiser, who since 2008 served as pastor of St. Gregory Barbarigo Roman Catholic Church in Garnerville, stole over $25,000.
The defendant’s misappropriation of funds was uncovered during an Archdiocesan review of the administration of the parish, including an audit.
Restitution in full has already been paid to the parish.
Kreiser was arraigned in the Town of Haverstraw Justice Court by Judge Peter Branti and released on his own recognizance. He is due to return to court on May 12.
If convicted, he faces a possible state prison sentence of up to seven years.
http://www.northcountrygazette.org/2011/04/05/priest_accused/
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